Grapes vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and tangerine:
- Tangerine has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is heavier in carbs and similar to tangerine for protein and fat. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for tangerine, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 90% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has 100% more dietary fiber than grape - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine has 32% less sugar than grape - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and grapes are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 734% more Vitamin C than grape - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than grape - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Grape has more Vitamin K than tangerine - grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both grapes and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Grapes | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 270% more calcium than grape - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both grapes and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Grapes | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 UG | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapes and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapes | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapes and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapes | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.048 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does tangerine or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does tangerine or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and grapes contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.